Apogee enhancing ejection seat stabilization drogue chute
US9809315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 7, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB64D25/10
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An aircraft ejection system is provided. The aircraft ejection system may comprise a seat, a bridle coupled to the seat, suspension lines coupled to the bridle, and a drogue canopy coupled to the suspension lines. A first side of the drogue canopy may have a lower drag than a second side of the drogue canopy. The first side may comprise a mesh portion and/or an opening to reduce drag. The first side may further include a low-resistance structure with a circular or rectangular geometry. The bridle and the suspension lines may be configured to direct the first side in a predetermined direction, such as downward.
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